How to Say ‘English’ in Traditional Chinese
英文
💬 Usage Tip: The word [英文] literally breaks into [英] (england) and [文] (language).
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: English is widely spoken in Taiwan, especially among the younger generation.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
英文
[yīng wén]
English
Refers to the English language.
學好英文很重要。
It is important to learn English well.
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